Category: Economics

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

On Energy Workers' Day, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak launched new power facilities in four regions of the country: the Granit substation in the Republic of Karelia, the Veduchi substation in the Chechen Republic, the Polymetal substation in Khabarovsk Krai, the Central Distribution Substation in Krasnoyarsk Krai, and the second power unit of Krasnoyarsk Thermal Power Plant No. 3.

These facilities are involved in addressing key regional development challenges, including providing energy and heat to homes and social institutions, developing mineral deposits, achieving industrial growth, and realizing tourism potential. They are built using domestic technological solutions and demonstrate successful efforts to substituting imports and strengthening technological leadership, which is a government priority.

"Today, technologically complex facilities built using state-of-the-art Russian equipment were commissioned. These launches confirm that, despite all the challenges facing our country, the energy sector continues to develop and address the objectives set by the President to improve the reliability of power supply and connect new consumers. I wish all industry workers success and congratulate you on your professional holiday," said Alexander Novak.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Marat Khusnullin: More than 52 million trips were made by motorists on the M-12 "Vostok" highway in two years.

On December 21, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the M-12 "Vostok" expressway from Moscow to Kazan. Since its opening, more than 52 million vehicle trips have been recorded on this section, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The construction of the M-12 Vostok highway has become one of the most ambitious projects of our time. Thanks to the new expressway, travel time for motorists has been cut almost in half. The commissioned sections of the highway have had a multiplier effect not only on the regions they pass through, but also on the economy of the entire country. The road is in demand among motorists: in just two years since the launch of traffic from Moscow to Kazan, more than 52 million trips have been recorded. Thanks to the highway, new logistics routes are being formed. Thus, since the launch of traffic on the M-12 Vostok, more than 150 million tons of cargo have been transported. Moreover, the M-12 Vostok contributes to the active development of domestic tourism, and statistics for the regions located along the highway confirm this. A significant increase in hotel room occupancy is shown in the Moscow, Vladimir, and Nizhny Novgorod regions, as well as the Republic of Tatarstan and the Chuvash Republic – from 30 to 100%. Moreover, in these regions, the road has also given impetus to housing development construction, expansion of their urban development potential,” said Marat Khusnullin.

The highway's development continues. In July 2025, the President of Russia opened a new section of the M-12 highway from the town of Dyurtyuli to the village of Achit, extending the route to Yekaterinburg. Today, a high-speed, traffic-light-free route from St. Petersburg to Yekaterinburg is available, covering the distance in 22 hours—almost twice as fast as before. This is part of the "Rossiya" transport route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.

Roadside services are also actively developing on the M-12 "Vostok" highway. Currently, 24 multifunctional road service zones (MFSZs) operate between Moscow and Kazan. They provide all necessary services for drivers and passengers on short and long-distance trips. Furthermore, this year, the first hotel on this highway was opened within the MFSZ at kilometer 421 near Arzamas in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, head of the state-owned company Avtodor, traffic intensity during peak periods is almost three times higher than the annual average.

"On sections of the M-12 Vostok near Moscow, the average traffic volume is around 40,000 vehicles per day, and during peak periods, it's around 66,000. Moreover, on almost every transit section, this figure is even higher in August and on holidays. For example, if the average traffic volume in the Arzamas area is around 10,000 vehicles, then during peak periods it's around 30,000 vehicles. Overall, the demand for the M-12 Vostok highway is growing along with its development. Sections of the M-12 Vostok located beyond Arzamas have shown significant growth—more than 40% compared to last year. This is due, among other things, to the opening in July of this year of the new Dyurtyuli-Achit section of the M-12, which connects the Republic of Bashkortostan, Perm Krai, and Sverdlovsk Oblast. This trend shows that long-distance trips are becoming popular among drivers, and transit traffic is becoming more and more popular. “more intense,” Vyacheslav Petushenko emphasized.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A number of government decrees have been adopted that aim to improve the efficiency and transparency of interactions between energy companies, citizens, and organizations.

At the federal level, a basic standard for the quality of service to electricity consumers has been approved, and guaranteeing suppliers are required to develop and approve their own, expanded standards for the quality of service to consumers based on this standard.

All communication between the consumer and the guaranteed supplier will be centralized in their personal account. This account will allow them to notify about the need for a meter replacement, receive information about an upcoming inspection or verification of the meter, and learn the results of the work performed. If the consumer does not have a personal account, the guaranteed supplier is obligated to create one.

For all consumers with a connected capacity of up to 150 kW, application submission will be completely digital. This will reduce the amount of paperwork and application review time. Responsibilities will also be clearly delineated between the consumer, the guaranteed supplier, and the grid company to avoid disputes.

Another important change is the acceleration of power supply restoration. With a smart metering system, remote power restoration must now occur within one calendar day.

Issues of recalculations between electricity suppliers and grid organizations in the event of incorrect tariffs being applied or changes in the actual volume of electricity consumed have also been resolved.

"The decisions made are part of a systematic effort to digitalize and simplify processes in retail electricity markets, increasing the availability and reliability of energy supply for all categories of consumers," noted Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Document

Order No. 3869-r of December 18, 2025

In the Krasnodar Krai, the project to build a wastewater treatment facility in Gelendzhik continues. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order allocating over 1.1 billion rubles to the region for this purpose in 2025.

New engineering systems will treat 50,000 cubic meters of wastewater from residential buildings and businesses in the city daily. The project will significantly improve living conditions for residents and tourists.

To date, all 48 kilometers of sewer collectors have been upgraded. Construction of the Tonkiy Mys wastewater treatment plant and eight sewage pumping stations is nearing completion.

Federal funding is necessary to fulfill the obligations assumed under the concession agreement for the construction of these facilities. From 2018 to 2024, a total of over 8.8 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for this purpose.

Comment

From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, December 18, 2025

“We will continue to do everything necessary to develop the regions, implement large-scale projects to improve not only large cities, but also small towns, and improve the quality of life for people across the country,” Mikhail Mishustin noted, speaking about the decision taken atGovernment meeting on December 18.

A series of measures to develop water supply and sanitation systems in the Krasnodar Krai are being implemented at the direction of the President. The work is being carried out as part of the state program "Providing Affordable and Comfortable Housing and Utilities to Citizens of the Russian Federation."

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.